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Other Names: Staph Infection, Staph Septicemia, Staph Arthritis, Bumblefoot .
Form | Location | Typical Age | Usual outcome |
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Osteomyelitis | Bone | Usually older | Chronic lameness |
Arthritis/Synovitis | Joint | Usually older | Chronic lameness |
Bumblefoot | Feet | Adults | Lameness, often chronic |
Omphalitis | Yolk sac | Newly hatched chicks | Death |
Acute Septicemia | Blood | Any | Death |
Gangrenous dermatitis | Skin | Young | Death |
Name | Summary | |
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Supportive care | Isolate the bird from the flock and place in a safe, comfortable, warm location (your own chicken "intensive care unit") with easy access to water and food. Provide additional vitamins and probiotics. Limit stress. Call your veterinarian. | |
Antibiotics | Based on culture and sensitivity and location of the infection. |
Winter | Spring | Summer | Autumn |
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